FRY EGGS NOT BRAINS!

Nothing is free or easy at my house. Something about stimulating our brains...

Whatevaaaahr...

That momma does not know the words to the song Summertime. You know... "when the living is easy..." It is summer! It is supposed to be easy living!!!! She has to make it hard.

Rolling my beautiful eyes. Yes they are beautiful. Everybody says so.

Anywho, this is her "snack puzzle alley". Want a treat? Got to work for it. Drat.

The Wendy is the hardest working girl I know. Moi, I will not let them have the satisfaction. Puzzle this: treats come to me, NOT the other way around.I am Silvieon4, I was rescued, I was meant for a better life! What is this caca about having to work for something? Cuteness is my cache` by my Bichon birthright. Read the rules lady, read the rules. {Ehm. They are written somewhere, right? They are codified, sealed, with Apostilles, witnessed and notarized, right... there are rules... there have to be rules...}

Soooo, I hear you are way older than 7 today.
Happy birthday.
Here is the good news. I have a slice of birthday cake for you.
Here is the bad news. It is a virtual slice, so it has no taste.
No smell, no yummitude.
But there is more good news too:
NO CALORIES!

Next time, could you tell momma you like apple cake. because that's my fav and I could have some and I could enjoy your birthday. Choco death is not for moi.

Friday, June 29, 2012

if your tootsies can't take that heat, what makes you think that my paws can?

It's grass or carry me. It is expected to reach over 100 degrees today. Sooooo let's get real, I am staying in or going in the pool.

Walking on hot pavement or hot sand can and will cause paw pad injuries and burns. Yes actual blisters and burns. Yes with actual pain.

And just so you understand, a dog's paw pad injuries are hard to treat because paw pad
cuts, blisters and sores are prone to infection and healing is slow due
to the constant pressure placed on the dog's injured paw. And if one paw in injured... chances are all four paws are injured...

Prevention is worth a pound of cure two pounds of guilt and three pounds of shame.

You can avoid injury with some common sense:

Walk the dog in the early morning or evening to avoid paw pad burns.

Walk the dog on the grass..

Take frequent short, dog walks on the pavement during cool times of day. Getting the pads accustomed to pavement and getting some callous formation is done over time, slowly...then you can take longer walks.

Moisturize the dog's paws on a daily basis.We like Udder Balm, we love TeaTree oil. Just like your tootsies...moisturizing the dog's paw pads
will prevent cracking, peeling and minor pad cuts.

Treating Paw Pad Injuries Like Burns, Blisters and Sores

If a heat-related foot pad injury does occur, it is imperative that you treat it promptly and properly:

Pour
an antiseptic like betadine (preferred) over the
burned, blistered or cut paw pad and allow the liquid to air dry. (Note: do not use
Hydrogen peroxide which can damage tissue and delay healing.)

Apply a generous amount of antibiotic ointment to the site of the dog's foot pad injury.

Wrap
the paw and ankle with rolled gauze. Roll the gauze in a "figure 8"
pattern, looping around the paw and ankle to prevent the bandage from
slipping off.

Slip a sock over the bandaged paw, placing a bit of
tape around the dog's leg at the sock's ankle to hold the sock in place.
The sock will prevent soiling of the foot bandage.

Carry the
dog to the veterinarian. Antibiotics and anti inflammatories are often
prescribed for a paw pad cut, burn or sore due to the high risk of
infection. And older dogs are at high risk for complications.

Congrats Uggie, the first four legged to leave paw prints in cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

"The main message that Uggie would like to send to everybody out there is to please adopt," Uggie's trainer, Omar Van Muller, told the crowd. "He's adopted. He made it. If you guys can adopt a dog, even if they don't make it on the big screen, they'll be big stars at your house."

Here is my Wendy Pooh. She hates the vacuum cleaner, but by now she has figured out that it never goes on the bed. So... when it comes out, she goes on the bed and watches and waits for it to go back to its place. I, on the other hand, have learned to go and pick up any thing I want to keep before the sucking beast makes it his.
I have been "petted" by the vac. It feels like it is sucking your fur off, quite relaxing if it wasn't such a loud thing. No inside voice on that one. I have no fears of the sucker upper. I know how to make it stop. You just have to push on the red thing.
Ooops did I just admit that out loud?
It was an accident momma, really, an accident....

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

EXQUEEZE ME MS. WATSON, BUT IF YOU LIKE THE COLOR PINK SO MUCH, WHY DON'T YOU GET COLORED PINK? YOU SHOULD HAVE THE COURAGE TO STAND BY YOUR CONVICTIONS... THE WAY I SEE IT YOU VICTIMIZED AN INNOCENT DOG... I love pink... normally... but this made me queasy....

Monday, June 25, 2012

"The biggest-ticket item is a 599XX
track car (pictured above) that went to an American bidder at 1.4
million euros - equivalent to nearly $1.8 million. The car will be
signed by Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo and F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, who will deliver the car to its new owner personally at the Italian Grand Prix."

Wait. I am an American. Did they value my 7 chewies at 1.8 mill? Should I be expecting my 599XX at any time, oh no I need to start packing, looks like I am going to the Italian Grand Prix? Ohh good thing my bow is red, it will match! I need a driver!!! Any volunteers?

Jazzy congrats girlie! I am busting out my best moves and grooving on the grove and keeping the beat all for you.

Jazzy got herself a forever family! You go girl.

I am so excited for you and for your two leggeds.
I want this glorious feeling to be contagious. I wish everyone at White Dog Cottage could get their own family right now. Can you imagine what a party that would be?
Where are the "wanna be adopters"? Everyone within one hundred miles of Suffolk, Va, apply already! Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue

But for now, we are celebrating Jazzy and her new family. Welcome to our extended family.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Your daughter, whose name I shall not bark, did all this because she had a "craving" and she is NOT sharing... Speak to her. and no I do not want the iccky salty peas she calls capers. I want my own bagel and lox and cream cheese, NOOOO ONIONS or TOMATERS for me. Make her do it.

The first step in fixing a problem is admitting the problem, so with that in mind, congrats, you know you are in the right place.

Please stand and introduce yourself like this:
"Good Evening. My name is ______ and I AM a dogaddict

I would like to welcome all of you to this month's meeting of "Dogaddict
Anonymous". For some of you, this first step was forced on you by a friend or relative [probably a cat lover...] Maybe your attendance is all part of an intervention. I know that many if not most of you think you are ok and that you don't need support. Addictions are hard to admit and deal with, but we are here to help you.

So, let's start by taking a simple test. I am going to ask a few questions. Three or more yes answers mean that you are are in the right place and we can help you.

When naming family members do you name your dogs first?

Is the word Bitch a normal part of your vocabulary without vernacular connotation? In other words you use it properly?

Did you buy your car based on the comfort level of your dogs?

Do you have more than one car? One for you and one for the dogs?

Do you spend your vacations and holidays going to seminars, shows, specialties, and dog events?

When you finally go on a cruise do you spend hours folding your towels to resemble your dogs?

Is your idea of a European vacation a trip to London, in March, to attend Crufts?

Do you discuss things, noises, color consistency of bodily excrements etc, at any time, anywhere with ease even if the discussion would make most coroners leave in disgust?

Do you instantly understand the meaning of the "Blarbs? UrKa Gurgas... Splats"?

Is your mail all about dog catalogs, dog magazines, and premium lists?

Do you actually get up before dawn to a. walk the dogs, b.go to Training Classes c.go to Dog Shows, d. Seminars. e. rescue bake sale...???

Do you make clothing choices based on pockets?

Do those pockets hold treats and toys for your dogs?

Do you make your hair coloring appointments only after you make the grooming arrangements?

Do you cook for your dogs, but make do with a sandwich for yourself?

When you meet a new person do you always ask them what kind of dog they have?

If they have no dog, do you pity them and wonder why they don't?

Do you remember the name of a person's dog sooner than you remember the person?

Do you choose your doctor, lawyer, etc, based on the fact that they have a pet?

Do you find non-dog people vapid?

Is your world divided in two: DOG OWNERS and ... the rest of them?

If you answered YES to one of the above, you are just toe dipping.
If you answered YES to two, you are in deep
If you answered YES
to three or more, you are officially welcomed here- You have come to the right place.
All those with one yes, please leave.
All those with 2, move to the back of the room.
All those with 3 or more yes answers..... WELCOME, come forward, you are chosen people.
Look at each other, smile, and be smug in the knowledge that you live a rich, meaningful life filled with joy and unconditional love. Some addictions are good.

EVEN in the shade.

EVEN with a bucket of water.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Yes, they were at it again... The White Hat Society... And I am sure there are more pictures, but this is what I found in momma's camera. I know that place! Been there many times. Momma always eats these tiny shell things there, but daddy gets us crab and we love that. And I have walked that beach many many times. Wonderful smells down there, but don't try and roll in the sand. Makes the two leggeds nuts.
So why did momma only take close ups? No pictures of the table? She did not even picture everybody! She must be hiding something. Or she got lazy. In any case, auntie Robin looks great, and who is the dapper dude? Ohhhhhh Ms Janet, he is cute... Does he like little girl Bichons?
Hey Timmy, just look at this and you will know where your momma was. Not to complain or anything, but my momma did not bring home any leftovers...
'vie

No thank you daddy, we pass on that walk offer. It's too hot. Get back in the car, turn on the A/C and let's roll! We are not doing Ghent or any where that has no A/C. I am wearing a fur coat here!!!
JD has spoken for all of us. I don't even want to be held I am so hot... In fact, I am hiding right by the vent under the front seat, turn the car on already!!!
'vie

Sunday, June 17, 2012

You get into your buggy and you secure a window seat. There are 4 windows and three of us, so no problem.

That is the beach. That is where you want to go. The boardwalk? Forgettttitaboutit. It is full of two leggeds and stuff. So, later. You can do that later. Now we have to convince the daddy to take us there!

Yes daddy, keep walking down that ramp, momma will take a better pic!

Keep walking... keep walking we are almost where we want to be!

Ahh yes the view of the art show is so much better from here!

How momma managed to shop here... I have no clue... but she did...

Yes, she did push the buggy for a bit.

Hey, I smell food and ice water!!!

It was a fantastic day, breezy, not hot, wonderfully sunny and we made lots of people smile when they saw us. And yes, we did some serious PR for rescue. And we answered questions and we posed in our insane cuteness because people wanted pictures of us.

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It took me a while to find a nice home. Not all humans are as nice as my family. Now that I've found them (and worked so hard to train them), I'm keeping them. Forever. So paws off!

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